Getting Better Sleep

If nighttime heartburn is keeping you awake, you’re not alone. An estimated 8 out of 10 heartburn sufferers have nighttime symptoms, which can cause sleep disturbances.

Here's the good news. There are ways to prevent nighttime heartburn and other nighttime symptoms of acid reflux disease:

  • Elevate your bed
    Sleep-related heartburn is largely a gravity problem; when you lie down, acid can move up into the esophagus more easily. Try elevating the head of your bed 4 to 6 inches by placing wooden blocks under the bed’s legs. Or you could place a foam wedge under the mattress to lift your head about 6 to 10 inches. Note: Piling up pillows doesn’t help prevent reflux.
  • Finish any meals or snacks at least 3 hours before lying down
    Most of the food in your stomach is digested within 3 hours. Once it is digested, it should not back up into your esophagus when you lie down.

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Refill your prescription

NEXIUM is prescribed to treat the symptoms of acid reflux disease, which typically include persistent heartburn on 2 or more days per week, despite treatment and change of diet.

For many people, NEXIUM is also prescribed to heal damage to the esophagus called erosive esophagitis. This damage may be caused over time from stomach acid wearing away the lining of the esophagus. Only a doctor can diagnose this condition. With NEXIUM, most erosions heal in 4 to 8 weeks. Your results with NEXIUM may vary.

In children 1 to 17 years of age, side effects with NEXIUM include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and sleepiness. In adults 18 and older, side effects with NEXIUM include headache, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

Symptom relief does not rule out the presence of other serious stomach conditions.

Please read the Important Product Information and discuss it with your doctor or health care professional.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.